Tag Archives: development

On Blogging From Liberia

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

When our team is working in D.C. or New Jersey or New York, it’s pretty easy to draft a grant, tweet, or post photos to the Facebook page. The internet has been More than Me’s greatest asset and tool. O.K., … Continue reading →

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Slow Progress, Instant Results

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

Is Liberia a success story? A few weeks ago, I was at a party with a bunch of development and aid people, when Liberia came up in conversation. Everyone seemed to agree that President Sirleaf has taken Liberia from a … Continue reading →

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The Perils of Empowerment/The Power of Images

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Jacob Patterson-Stein

There used to be a poster at a bus stop near my apartment that featured a photo of a disfigured child and urged you to donate. While the child no doubt needed help, I have to wonder how many people … Continue reading →

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